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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.36, 1,073.34 and 682.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.36, 1,073.34 and 682.60 is: 942.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.36 : 1,073.34 = 682.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.36/1,073.34 = 682.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.36x = 1,073.34 × 682.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.36x = 732,661.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,661.88/777.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.50

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